Crime Rate in Acocks Green: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Acocks Green

The total recorded crimes in Acocks Green, Birmingham, UK in April 2025 are around 373 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Acocks Green crime rate of 4.32 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Acocks Green, encompassing approximately 86,420 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (158) incidents (-7.60% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (47) incidents (-2.08% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (25.00% increase)
Acocks Green Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 31
  • Blythswood Road with total crimes: 27
  • Alexander Road with total crimes: 12

How safe is Acocks Green?

To understand the safety of Acocks Green, we need to analyze Acocks Green crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Birmingham:

    • In 2024, Acocks Green reported a higher crime volume than the Birmingham average, with 4,439 crimes compared to 2,449. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Acocks Green witnessed more crimes than 64 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

    • In 2023, Acocks Green experienced a greater number of crimes than the Birmingham average, with 4,609 crimes compared to 2,516. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Acocks Green witnessed more crimes than 64 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Birmingham, Acocks Green has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Acocks Green Crime Statstics

In April 2025 the Acocks Green has recorded 373 crimes with crime rate of 4.32 ranking 5th out of 68 in the Birmingham, UK

In 2024, the total Acocks Green crimes were 4,439. The crime rate of Acocks Green in 2024 was 51.37 (year) or 4.28 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Birmingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Acocks Green were around 4,609 crimes with yearly crime rate of 53.33 (year) or 4.44 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Birmingham.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Acocks Green)CrimesRank (Acocks Green)CrimesRank (Acocks Green)
Ladywood2,059 124,286 123,793 1
Soho & Jewellery Quarter477 37,485 27,784 2
Bordesley & Highgate490 26,566 36,053 4
Nechells455 45,884 46,178 3
Stockland Green333 64,048 64,405 6
Glebe Farm & Tile Cross314 73,794 73,799 7
Harborne290 93,244 93,666 8
North Edgbaston289 103,318 83,513 9
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East292 83,091 103,342 10
Bromford & Hodge Hill246 152,637 202,988 11
Erdington227 202,863 112,861 14
Sutton Trinity278 112,673 182,456 23
Perry Barr236 172,775 152,912 12
Bartley Green229 192,842 122,832 15
Aston268 122,794 132,611 19
Bournville & Cotteridge256 132,787 142,898 13
Brandwood & King's Heath249 142,389 242,419 24
Moseley205 232,774 162,814 16
Longbridge & West Heath237 162,639 192,522 21
Sheldon196 242,744 172,804 17
Kingstanding232 182,549 212,701 18
Bordesley Green226 212,545 222,529 20
Weoley & Selly Oak211 222,383 252,488 22
Handsworth160 302,441 232,398 25
Alum Rock189 252,360 262,214 28
Hall Green North143 351,918 352,286 26
Edgbaston188 262,015 311,553 49
Sparkhill153 322,070 292,281 27
Newtown180 272,149 271,965 34
Yardley West & Stechford166 282,097 282,117 30
Billesley128 421,928 342,155 29
Bournbrook & Selly Park163 291,963 321,570 47
Frankley Great Park133 402,042 301,667 42
Quinton154 311,932 332,104 31
Northfield145 341,695 392,077 32
Handsworth Wood127 431,722 372,037 33
Heartlands151 331,548 441,678 41
King's Norton South102 511,706 381,933 35
Small Heath142 361,652 401,872 36
Holyhead135 381,791 361,764 39
Oscott107 491,485 471,825 37
Birchfield139 371,557 431,569 48
Tyseley & Hay Mills117 451,637 411,800 38
Pype Hayes135 391,520 451,746 40
Ward End133 411,406 501,637 44
Sutton Vesey108 481,603 421,656 43
Castle Vale122 441,215 561,334 54
Lozells103 501,518 461,600 45
South Yardley81 611,444 491,596 46
Perry Common111 461,290 541,275 57
Sutton Reddicap110 471,296 521,370 53
Balsall Heath West99 531,447 481,375 52
Highter's Heath91 581,405 511,392 50
Shard End93 571,293 531,382 51
Stirchley100 521,266 551,158 60
Garretts Green98 541,098 591,313 55
Gravelly Hill96 551,197 571,263 58
King's Norton North82 601,194 581,281 56
Druids Heath & Monyhull94 561,052 601,141 61
Sutton Walmley & Minworth91 591,041 611,247 59
Allens Cross78 62869 641,111 62
Rubery & Rednal63 64933 621,083 63
Yardley East75 63921 63906 64
Sutton Wylde Green54 65742 65730 65
Sutton Four Oaks51 66623 66645 66
Hall Green South38 67452 68519 67
Sutton Roughley31 68472 67516 68
Sutton Mere Green28 69426 69492 69

Acocks Green Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (158 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (47 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (171 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (48 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 127 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 52 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (161 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (64 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 159 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 54 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (139 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (61 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (160 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (69 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (180 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (58 incidents) also being high.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 194 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 41 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (290 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (68 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (170 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 294 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202527
March 202519
February 202517
January 202519
December 202416
November 202432
October 202428
September 202431
July 202428
June 202454
May 202423

A total of 77 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202513
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20241
October 20246
September 20248
July 202412
June 202412
May 202410

A total of 1909 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 173.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 290 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 2025158
March 2025171
February 2025127
January 2025161
December 2024159
November 2024139
October 2024160
September 2024180
July 2024194
June 2024290
May 2024170

A total of 344 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202529
March 202519
February 202517
January 202529
December 202421
November 202424
October 202433
September 202439
July 202428
June 202468
May 202437

A total of 247 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202515
March 202515
February 202515
January 20258
December 202414
November 202423
October 202414
September 202427
July 202441
June 202440
May 202435

A total of 292 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202530
March 202524
February 202528
January 202516
December 202418
November 202423
October 202433
September 202421
July 202439
June 202434
May 202426

A total of 96 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20256
February 202511
January 202514
December 202413
November 20245
October 20242
September 20247
July 20246
June 202422
May 20245

A total of 297 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202524
March 202518
February 202532
January 202519
December 202422
November 202413
October 202426
September 202425
July 202434
June 202456
May 202428

A total of 33 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20245
September 20245
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 160 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202511
March 202514
February 20258
January 20257
December 202415
November 202410
October 202415
September 202427
July 202415
June 202426
May 202412

A total of 69 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 202510
February 20257
January 20253
December 20247
November 20246
October 20244
September 20244
July 20247
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 539 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 49.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202547
March 202548
February 202552
January 202564
December 202454
November 202461
October 202469
September 202458
July 202426
June 202448
May 202412

A total of 105 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 20258
February 20259
January 20254
December 202410
November 20249
October 202410
September 20244
July 202419
June 202416
May 20249

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20251
November 20242
September 20241
June 20244
May 20241

High Crime Locations Acocks Green in April 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Acocks Green postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total31
Shoplifting24
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Blythswood Road (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences21
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
3. Alexander Road (Map)
Total12
Other theft3
Public order3
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Arden Road (Map)
Total9
Burglary3
Other theft3
Vehicle crime3
7. Dorothy Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Elmdon Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Vehicle crime1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
Shoplifting1

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